Restoring White Teeth
Monday, March 21st, 2011If you are between the ages of about 10 and 99, you can gain from having your teeth whitened. Most staining comes from external sources, but there are a few occasions that tarnish teeth from the inside out. Even still, there are means to reverse this process. In our Wylie cosmetic dentist offices, we usually whiten teeth with a bleaching agent, that is activated beneath a special light. It doesn’t take long to see a change, as much as 7 to 10 shades lighter in a single visit. Each treatment includes between 3 or 4 applications to see such an outstanding difference, but these can all be completed in about an hour. The most common stains are from coffee, nicotine, and certain foods such as blueberries. If this is the source of the staining, bleaching agents will make a big difference in improving this patient’s smile. If the source of staining comes from the inside out, also identified as intrinsic staining, or staining that is related to the condition of the tooth, other whitening procedures can be used. Intrinsic staining can happen when some individuals are overexposed to fluoride while they are still in their developmental years. Others can get these discolorations as a response to particular medications, and lastly, a severe injury to the tooth can also make it turn grey or yellow from the inside out. In instances like this, a good dentist will recommend either veneers or crowns to restore a natural looking smile. These are permanent treatments bound to the tooth, and they will restore both the color, and the uniformity of the teeth resulting in an overall improved appearance. To learn more about how these things work, contact a cosmetic dentist specializing in teeth whitening in Denton to help determine the best choice for you.
